Job description
- Assist with geese control in accordance with Township procedures by non destructive means; i.e. elimination of feed, landscape modification, erection of barriers, etc.
- Responsible for groundskeeping duties of the parks, cemeteries, trails, road allowances, public docks and launching ramps, and beaches within the Township. Duties include but are not limited to; cutting grass, trimming trees, raking leaves, planting and maintaining flower gardens.
- Operate related equipment, including but not limited to; mowers (push and ride on), trimmers, blowers and hand held tools.
- Trail maintenance including removing debris and unsafe branches and ensuring signage and markings are clear and maintained.
- Trail projects for restoration/improvement including building wooden paths and walking bridges.
- Set out and take in of park benches and other equipment annually.
- Deliver and pick up park benches to various locations throughout the township for use by private organizations/functions.
- Prepare interments and restore the grave after the interment.
- Pick up litter and garbage from designated receptacles placed throughout the Township
- Assist in the preparation of the docks and equipment for swim programs in Bala and Port Carling.
- Cleaning, disinfecting and stocking of public washrooms throughout the Township in the summer season.
- Respond to public inquires face to face in a professional and courteous manner.
- Other related duties as assigned
Responsibilities
- Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2 years’ experience cleaning using professional equipment, methods and materials.
- 2-5 years’ experience of groundskeeping and cleaning tools and equipment.
- Ability to meet the weight lifting and physical demands of the position as per the job description.
- Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License and clear driver’s abstract.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
